Inaugural Council
Monday, November 7, 2022
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Place:
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Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall
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Present:
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Laura Gillanders
Councillor Kash Heed
Councillor Andy Hobbs
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Michael Wolfe
Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson
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Call to Order:
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The City Clerk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and introduced and called forward the Honourable Madam Justice Mary Newbury of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia to administer the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance, on Mayor-Elect Brodie.
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After swearing the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance, Mayor Brodie assumed the Chair.
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Madam Justice Newbury then administered the Oaths of Office and the Oaths of Allegiance on the Councillors-Elect.
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On behalf of Council, Mayor Brodie expressed his gratitude to Madam Justice Newbury for officiating at this evening’s proceedings, and presented her with a gift of appreciation.
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6.
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INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY MAYOR BRODIE
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Mayor Brodie gave his Inaugural Address, a copy of which is attached as Schedule 1 and forms part of these minutes.
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF METRO VANCOUVER
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IN22/1-1
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It was moved and seconded
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(a)
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That Mayor Malcolm Brodie be appointed as the first Director on the Metro Vancouver Board with an allocation of four (4) votes;
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(b)
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That Councillor Bill McNulty be appointed as the second Director on the Metro Vancouver Board with an allocation of four (4) votes; and
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(c)
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That Councillor Chak Au be appointed as the third Director on the Metro Vancouver Board; with an allocation of three (3) votes.
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CARRIED
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IN22/1-2
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It was moved and seconded
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(d)
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That Councillor Alexa Loo be appointed as the alternate to the first Director on the Metro Vancouver Board;
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That Councillor Michael Wolfe be appointed as the alternate to the second Director on the Metro Vancouver Board; and
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That Councillor Carol Day be appointed as the alternate to the third Director on the Metro Vancouver Board.
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CARRIED
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IN22/1-3
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It was moved and seconded
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(g)
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That Councillor Andy Hobbs be appointed as the second alternate to the first Director on the Metro Vancouver Board;
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That Councillor Laura Gillanders be appointed as the second alternate to the second Director on the Metro Vancouver Board; and
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(i)
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That Councillor Kash Heed be appointed as the second alternate to the third Director on the Metro Vancouver Board.
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CARRIED
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8.
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NOMINATION TO THE BOARD OF THE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS FOR SOUTHWEST BRITISH COLUMBIA (E-COMM)
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IN22/1-4
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It was moved and seconded
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That Councillor Kash Heed be appointed to the Board of the Emergency Communications for Southwest British Columbia (E-COMM) from January 1, 2023 until the Annual General Meeting of E-COMM in June, 2023.
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CARRIED
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9.
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APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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IN22/1-5
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It was moved and seconded
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That Councillor Kash Heed be appointed as the Council alternate to the Translink – Mayors’ Council until November 14, 2023.
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CARRIED
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IN22/1-6
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It was moved and seconded
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That Councillor Alexa Loo be appointed as the Council representative to the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation until November 14, 2023.
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CARRIED
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IN22/1-7
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It was moved and seconded
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That Councillor Carol Day be appointed as the Council representative to the Steveston Harbour Authority Board and that Councillor Andy Hobbs be appointed as the alternate Council representative to the Steveston Harbour Authority Board until the Annual General Meeting of the Board in 2023.
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CARRIED
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10.
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NAMING OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR COMPOSITION BY THE MAYOR
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Mayor Brodie announced the following Standing Committees and their membership:
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COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE
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Cllr. Alexa Loo (Chair)
Cllr. Andy Hobbs (Vice Chair)
Cllr. Laura Gillanders
Cllr. Kash Heed
Cllr. Bill McNulty
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Mayor Malcolm Brodie (Chair)
All members of Council
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
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Mayor Malcolm Brodie (Chair)
All members of Council
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PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
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Cllr. Chak Au (Chair)
Cllr. Michael Wolfe (Vice-Chair)
Cllr. Laura Gillanders
Cllr. Andy Hobbs
Cllr. Bill McNulty
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PLANNING COMMITTEE
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Cllr. Bill McNulty (Chair)
Cllr Alexa Loo (Vice-Chair)
Cllr. Chak Au
Cllr. Carol Day
Cllr. Andy Hobbs
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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
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Cllr. Carol Day (Chair)
Cllr. Michael Wolfe (Vice-Chair)
Cllr. Chak Au
Cllr. Kash Heed
Cllr. Alexa Loo
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11.
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS
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IN22/1-8
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It was moved and seconded
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That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until November 14, 2023:
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Advisory Committee on the Environment – Councillor Michael Wolfe;
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(b)
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Child Care Development Advisory Committee – Councillor Carol Day;
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(c)
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Council/School Board Liaison Committee – Councillor Andy Hobbs and Councillor Alexa Loo;
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Economic Advisory Committee – Councillor Chak Au and Councillor Laura Gillanders;
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(e)
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Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee – Councillor Laura Gillanders;
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(f)
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Heritage Commission - Councillor Kash Heed;
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(g)
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Minoru Centre for Active Living Program Committee - Councillor Chak Au;
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(h)
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Richmond Centre for Disability – Councillor Andy Hobbs;
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Richmond Chamber of Commerce – Councillor Alexa Loo;
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Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee – Councillor Bill McNulty;
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Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee-Councillor Bill McNulty;
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(l)
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Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee - Councillor Kash Heed;
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(m)
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Richmond Sister City Advisory Committee - Councillor Andy Hobbs;
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(n)
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Richmond Sports Council - Councillor Bill McNulty;
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Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Nominating Committee - Councillor Andy Hobbs;
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Seniors Advisory Committee - Councillor Carol Day;
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(q)
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Steveston Historic Sites Building Committee - Councillor Bill McNulty and Councillor Alexa Loo(alternate); and
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Vancouver Coastal Health/Richmond Health Services Local Governance Liaison Group - Councillor Chak Au.
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CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Day
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12.
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
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IN22/1-9
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It was moved and seconded
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That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until November 14, 2023:
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(a)
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City Centre Community Association - Councillor Andy Hobbs;
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(b)
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East Richmond Community Association - Councillor Kash Heed;
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(c)
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Hamilton Community Association - Councillor Michael Wolfe;
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(d)
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Richmond Arenas Community Association - Councillor Kash Heed;
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(e)
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Richmond Art Gallery Association - Councillor Carol Day;
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Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association - Councillor Carol Day;
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(g)
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Sea Island Community Association - Councillor Laura Gillanders;
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(h)
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South Arm Community Association - Councillor Bill McNulty;
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(i)
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Thompson Community Association - Councillor Chak Au; and
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(j)
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West Richmond Community Association - Councillor Carol Day.
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CARRIED
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13.
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS CITY BOARDS
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IN22/1-10
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It was moved and seconded
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That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until November 14, 2023:
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Aquatic Services Board – Councillor Alexa Loo;
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(b)
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Museum Society Board – Councillor Michael Wolfe;
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(c)
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Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Board – Councillor Laura Gillanders; and
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(d)
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Richmond Public Library Board – Councillor Chak Au and Councillor Michael Wolfe (alternate).
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CARRIED
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14.
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES
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IN22/1-11
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It was moved and seconded
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That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until November 14, 2023:
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Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society – Councillor Andy Hobbs;
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(b)
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Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society – Councillor Chak Au;
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(c)
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London Heritage Farm Society – Councillor Andy Hobbs;
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(d)
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Minoru Seniors Society – Councillor Kash Heed;
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Richmond Nature Park Society – Councillor Michael Wolfe;
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Steveston Community Society – Councillor Alexa Loo; and
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Steveston Historical Society – Councillor Alexa Loo.
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CARRIED
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15.
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APPOINTMENT OF PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL FOR LOCAL AREA SERVICES
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IN22/1-12
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It was moved and seconded
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That the members of the Public Works & Transportation Committee be appointed as the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Local Area Services until November 14, 2023.
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CARRIED
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16.
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APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS FROM NOVEMBER 8, 2022 TO NOVEMBER 14, 2023
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IN22/1-13
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It was moved and seconded
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That the following Acting Mayors be appointed until November 14, 2023:
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November 8 – December 15, 2022
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Cllr. Michael Wolfe
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December 16, 2022 – January 31, 2023
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Cllr. Chak Au
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February 1 – March 15, 2023
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Cllr. Carol Day
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March 16 – April 30, 2023
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Cllr. Alexa Loo
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May 1 – June 15, 2023
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Cllr. Andy Hobbs
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June 16 – July 31, 2023
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Cllr. Laura Gillanders
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August 1 – September 15, 2023
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Cllr. Bill McNulty
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September 16 – November 14, 2023
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Cllr. Kash Heed
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CARRIED
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IN22/1-14
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (7:44 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, November 7, 2022.
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_________________________________
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)
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Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)
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